Most movers websites contain a moving calculator. This calculator basically adds up the dimensions of the items you are shipping and converts the measurments to weight. What the calculator doesn’t do is determine your box count. This calcualtion is something you will have to enter yourself. There is a simple formula to assist you with this … How Many Boxes Will You Need?
Are you planning an Overseas Move? We touched on Canada to U.S. relocations in a previous article to help smooth the transition for our customers contemplating a move across the border. But we often get questions about International Overseas Moving. Moving within the same land mass is one thing, but overseas? You’ll need more than a sturdy … Ease Your Overseas Move
The moving industry uses a standardized document called either a Cube Sheet or List of Goods. This document lists standard items that you would find in the average home by volume and then converts the volume to weight. However, if you have a standard home with standard items there is a simple formula you can use to determine … How do I determine how much weight I have to ship?
Moving can be expensive whether you’re moving across the street or across the country. How do I know how much tax I will be paying on my move, and is it the same for all provinces and territories? The answer is that it’s definitely not the same, and some provinces and territories are less than the others. … HST,GST How Much Will it Cost me on my Move?
Shopping on the Internet for movers is risky business. Why is it risky? Because unless you do your due diligence in researching your prospective mover you may be booking with an on-line Load Broker. What is a Load Broker? A Load Broker is a company that books your move on the Internet and then brokers … Watch Out For Load Brokers – How to Keep Your Possessions Safe
If I pack my own items into boxes and a mover moves my goods are my goods insured? Yes and No. If you pack your own cartons and you ship your goods at released value (minimum coverage with no declared value for insurance purposes) your cartons are automatically covered for 60 cents per pound per … Are my possessions insured if I do my own packing?
Many people ask this question when moving, “Are my electronics insured by my mover during my move?” Generally speaking, damages incurred in a move to electronic items are not covered under the movers insurance policy unless there is physical exterior damage to the electronic item. The reason for this is that simple road shock or … Are my electronics insured by my mover during my move?
If you are planning to relocate and get settled into your new home before Christmas make your plans as far ahead as possible. Timing is critical and depending on where you are moving to and from you may need more time than you think. Factors to consider: Weather – Roads can and do get closed during … Moving Before Christmas
Moving can be very expensive, depending of course on when you are moving and where you are moving to and from. You need to determine your budget before you move. How much do I have to spend on this relocation? Discuss your budget with your mover and advise him/her of the maximum amount you have to spend. A … How to Budget Your Move
What do you do with plants when it comes time to move? Plants to many people are like family members, and are difficult to part with. It is common for a relocation to take place from one province to another, and can involve major temperature fluctuations. It is these temperature fluctuations that can cause harm to your plants. If … Moving Plants
